TechScheduler 95/NT v2.30 (10/16/98)

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TechScheduler 95/NT is a highly configurable program and system scheduler
for Windows 95, Windows NT workstation and Windows NT Server.  TechScheduler
now comes with a powerful NT Service executable that provides all the
scheduling power from TechScheduler in a 300k NT Service executable.

With TechScheduler you can:

- Schedule programs.
- Schedule WatchDog activities to keep an eye on your system.
- Schedule batch files.
- Schedule other Windows entities.
- Schedule Windows shutdown & system reboot activities.
- Schedule network logoffs, connections, disconnects and resource PINGS.
- Schedule File activities such as deletion, creation, copying & renaming.
- Automatically force programs close after specific minutes of operation or
  at a given time during the day.
- Schedule Emails to be sent automatically (with file attachments).
- Schedule unrelated processes to end.
- Schedule unattended FTP uploads and downloads
- Schedule Keystroke emulation jobs (sends keys to other programs)
- Schedule "Glue-it!" reminder notes.
- Schedule RAS dial-up networking jobs.
- Schedule Windows NT specific jobs to run REXEC and SU commands easily.
- Keep Online Service (like America Online or MSN) connected by simulating
  activity!!

TechScheduler's flexible scheduling allows for jobs to be scheduled in a
variety of different daily, weekly, monthly and ad-hoc fashions, including
on demand.  Times can be scheduled to occur throughout the daily, at a given
point each hour or during ad-hoc times you specify.

Each job can invoke another TechScheduler job when it is complete or it can
invoke a Windows program when complete. You can test whether jobs were
successful or failed and invoke different jobs or programs depending on the
result.  You can build circular or recurring jobs or jobs that invoke other
job streams.  There is also an option to have failed jobs automatically
retry themselves after a given interval.

Jobs can automatically notify email addresses of their success or failure,
both MAPI and SMTP email is embedded in the program.

TechScheduler provides mainframe scheduler capabilities on your Windows 95/NT
system.

To Uninstall:
          Using Windows "Control Panel", select the Add/Remove Programs
          icon.  From the list of installed applications select TechScheduler
          and proceed with the automated UnInstallShield procedures.

Registration
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TechScheduler now supports REGISTRATION KEYS and is partnered with Altus
Software Marketing to provide secure internet credit card registration as well
as Toll Free and FAX registrations.

Your registration options:

1. Use your visa\mc\amex on the ALTUS SOFTWARE secure online registration site.
   Use your browser to go to: "http://www.axxis.com/cgi-bin/order-deansoft

2. Call Toll Free (u.s. only) 1-888-AT-ALTUS (1-888-282-5887)
   Mon-Sat 9:00 am - 10:00 pm (mst).

3. Canada, Mexico & International call 1-801-523-8221

4. U.S. and International FAX: 1-801-576-5663 (use the Fax & Email order form)

5. Email ordering: send an email to altus@axxis.com (use the Fax & Email
   order form)

6. You can register online with Compuserve (members only). Use GO SWREG.
   Inside the software registration forum follow the instructions.

   Use registration id 14876 for TechScheduler
   Use registration id 16362 for TechScheduler with NT Service

7. You may also send a cheque for:

   TechScheduler:  $19.99 + shipping & handling
   TechScheduler w/NT Service: $29.99 + shipping & handling

   to:
     Dean Software Design
     P.O. Box 13032
     Mill Creek, WA 98082-1032

Shipping & Handling Charges:
U.S.: $1.50
Canada & Mexico: $2.50
Europe, Asia, other: $3.50
Overnight U.S. only: $12.00

Please use the Registration form found under the Help screens
of TechScheduler.

** What is your incentive to register? There is now an annoying splash
   screen that appears when starting the unregistered version as well as
   the word <unregistered> generously placed througout the program. We had
   to add these features since we were getting lots of support calls from
   people who had not registered. In other words, you get support when you
   register! **

Multiple Copy and Site License prices for TechScheduler:
  1 - 10 copies:   $ 19.99 per copy
 11 - 20 copies:   $190.00 + $19.00 per copy over 10
 21 - 50 copies:   $360.00 + $18.00 per copy over 20
 51 - 100 copies:  $850.00 + $17.00 per copy over 50
101+  or site licenses call (425) 316-8645, Email or Write us!)

Multiple Copy and Site License prices for TechScheduler with NT Service:
  1 - 10 copies:   $ 29.99 per copy
 11 - 20 copies:   $290.00 + $29.00 per copy over 10
 21 - 50 copies:   $560.00 + $28.00 per copy over 20
 51 - 100 copies:  $1350.00 + $27.00 per copy over 50
101+  or site licenses call (425) 316-8645, Email or Write us!

Version History
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v2.30 10/16/98
 1. Discovered WinNT process quirk that occasionally would not start 
    TechScheduler due to process remnants hanging around the OS. Added some
    code to possibly clean it up but also put error message when this occurs
    so that user understands what is occuring.
 2. Add "Remote Update" capability. This feature adds a command set read 
    from INI style files by TechScheduler which allow a remote system or 
    program to control the jobs and activities of a local TechScheduler 
    session. Supports: adding, deleting, editing, pausing, resuming and 
    running individual jobs. Also Suspending and Resuming all scheduled jobs.
    We are working on a remote TechScheduler control program which will be 
    released in the near future.
 3. Added 2 new buttons to the "Help" toolbar to invoke the default 
    webbrowser which will load the Dean Software Design web site and a mail 
    button to send mail via the default browser to Dean Software Design.
 4. Added new startup progress window which tells you what is happening 
    during startup and lets you cancel the Log load procedure which can take
    minutes depending on the size of the log.
 5. Unfortunately due to the number of pirate copies of TechScheduler that 
    have been reported to us by watchdog agencies we have changed the 
    registration key method. All registered users must request a new key. sorry.

v2.27 09/30/98
 1. Corrected RAS job bug that did not relinquish line after failure or busy
    signal.
 2. Corrected bug that did note update timer information when changed in 
    configuration.
 3. Modified startup procedures so that the timer is the last item invoked.
 4. Added low level debugging capability as an option. CAUTION: gives tons of
    data!
 5. Corrected bug that did not allow jobs on specific seconds of minutes to 
    run correctly.
 6. Added TechScheduler unique identifier (on Config -> Remote Viewing) so 
    that remote viewer can show which TechScheduler data is coming from.
 7. Corrected bug in Startup where data read from log wasn't being displayed 
    correctly due to offsets (removed dependancy on offsets.)
 8. Removed Log cleanup from initial startup as it sometimes delayed the 
    overall program starting, now it only runs on daily automatic start-of-day
    routine.
 9. Updated Remote Viewer applet so that you can view multiple instances of 
    Techscheduler running on different systems.

v2.26 09/08/98
 1. Corrected Retry logic bug.
 2. Corrected resource allocation bug.

** See the Online help for more Version History **

